Gears 5 was honestly a surprise for me, while the story this time around isn't that interesting, the gameplay mechanics are arguably the best in the series, the game feels very smooth to play, and the new additional mechanics are great.
It also includes two very open areas which you can explore in order to unlock new abilities or learn more things about the world. There aren't many things you can't do in them, and the side quests are very generic, but it's a cool attempt to make the game more re-playable.
Lastly, the game takes a while to pick up, the pacing is sometimes weak and the desert area drags quite a lot, but in the end it's definitely a worthwhile experience.
As for the multiplayer, it works well, there's a decent amount of game modes to choose from, and there are many customization options.
Final Rating: "Good" ~ 7/10.
It also includes two very open areas which you can explore in order to unlock new abilities or learn more things about the world. There aren't many things you can't do in them, and the side quests are very generic, but it's a cool attempt to make the game more re-playable.
Lastly, the game takes a while to pick up, the pacing is sometimes weak and the desert area drags quite a lot, but in the end it's definitely a worthwhile experience.
As for the multiplayer, it works well, there's a decent amount of game modes to choose from, and there are many customization options.
Final Rating: "Good" ~ 7/10.